NCNMEDD Board Vacancy Deadline is Monday
COUNTY News:
Four days remain to apply for a vacany on the Board of Directors of the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District (NCNMEDD).
Los Alamos or White Rock residents interested in applying for the position are reminded that the deadline for letters of interest is 5 p.m. Monday, March 24.
Mail or hand-deliver a one-page letter of interest to the Los Alamos County Council, c/o County Administrator Harry Burgess, 1000 Central Ave, Ste. 350, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
For more details on how to apply, or background on NCNMEDD, visit www.losalamosnm.us/News. Read More
Suspect Injures Patron While Fleeing Scene at Jemez House Thrift Store in White Rock
Courtesy/LAPD
Courtesy/LAPD
POLICE News:
Los Alamos County Police responded to reports of an attempted shoplifting Friday, March 14 at the Jemez House Thrift Store in White Rock. A male subject entered the store and attempted to conceal merchandise without paying for it and was confronted by several store patrons.
While witnesses were attempting to call police, the subject forced his way passed the patrons and left in his vehicle. One of the patrons sustained an injury during this process. The male is described as approximately 40 years of age, 6’2” tall and around 230-250 pounds. He Read More
Los Alamos County Police Detectives Seek Information on Auto Burglary Suspects
Courtesy/LAPD
POLICE News:
Los Alamos County Police Detectives are searching for information on two male suspects who committed several automotive burglaries in the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day.
The suspects were captured on video driving up in a 4-door car in Los Alamos County, exited the vehicle and proceeded to pull on unlocked vehicle doors to steal items. A firearm is one of the reported stolen items.
Anyone who can identify the vehicle or one or any of the suspects may be able to receive a reward of up to $250 for the arrest and prosecution of these suspects.
Anyone Read More
Scholarships Available From Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARIES News:
As the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries await applications for their annual scholarships from graduating seniors, they are sad to bid farewell to Marie Pierce, who was Scholarship Chairman for many years.
Each year, Pierce made sure that applicants followed the rules, logged in the qualifying applications, and, at the same time, removed the identification of the author and assigned a code letter identifier to each essay. She created packets and distributed them to each of her volunteer readers. After all the readers returned their packets, Pierce correlated Read More
Dirt and Dust From Monday’s Wind Causing Hazy Air Quality Around Los Alamos Today
Emergency Management Coordinator Phil Taylor
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos County Emergency Management Coordinator Phil Taylor reports that the “smoky” conditions around Los Alamos and elswhere in the state are caused by dirt and dust from yesterday’s wind event.
Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider also explained that the wind is carrying smoke from a couple of prescribed burns underway south of Los Alamos.
Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider 
He said it may include smoke from a small fire that broke out at 11:30 a.m. today in Valencia County.
Air Quality
Read MoreLAPD Hires Three New Officers and Two Dispatchers
New Los Alamos Police Officers Robert Larsen, Tim Lonz, Chief Dino Sgambellone and Ryan Wolking Thursday following the swearing in ceremony at the Justice Center. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department initiated an Officer Selection Process toward the end of 2013. After a diligent and thorough testing and screening process of approximately 40 applicants, 10 certified applicants were chosen to continue in the testing process. Three out of the 10 certified, were successful in the process and accepted position’s with LAPD.
Magistrate Judge Pat Casados swears in new Los Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters and Friends Go Bald Today to Fight Childhood Cancers
Capt. Adam Muller goes under Firefighter David Baca’s razor Saturday at the White Rock Fire Station to raise funds for St. Baldrick’s Foundation to help fight childhood cancers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Station #1 Driver/Engineer Ernest Agnew is stoic as his hair falls to David Baca’s razor. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Firefighters look on as Capt. Adam Muller joins their ranks and goes bald to fight childhood cancers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Monitor Reporter Tris DeRoma was among those who lostLos Alamos Police Blotter: March 6 To March 12, 2014
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
March 6 at 5:06 p.m. / A 33-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of identity theft on 47th Street. The estimated loss is unknown.
March 7 at 9:27 a.m. / A 49-year-old Los Alamos man reported that he was the victim of identity theft on Trinity Drive. The estimated loss is unknown.
PAUL MARTINEZ
March 7 at 1:30 p.m. / Police arrested Paul Martinez, 23, of Los Alamos at 1000 Deacon St. Read More
County Requests Proposals For SR4 Land Sale
COUNTY News:
Release of Request For Proposal State Road 4 and Rover Blvd Land Sale RFP 2014-1944.
On March 10, 2014, Los Alamos County released for review and response a Request for Proposal State Road 4 and Rover Blvd Land Sale (RFP 2014-1944) for the sale of the parcel(s) of land known as Tract J-2 and Tract JA (referenced above and on the sidebar).
Hard copy packets of the RFP and all documentation are available at the Los Alamos County Community Development Offices – 1000 Central Ave., Suite 150, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
The timeline for review and Read More
LAPD’s Drug Take Back Day April 26
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department will hold a DEA Drug Take Back Day with two collections sites 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
This is an opportunity for the public to turn in any old, unused or unwanted prescription drugs.
LAPD will be providing two collection sites:
SITE 1: Los Alamos Medical Center parking lot, specifically the east end along Trinity Drive; and
SITE 2: White Rock Visitor Center parking lot.
NOTE: No needles will be accepted! Read More
Ashley Pond Water Clearing Underway
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks Division crews are lowering the water level of Ashley Pond today to start irrigating the turf area.
They will start refilling the pond later this week with fresh water. This process also will remove a large quantity of the muddy water that has been noticeable and should help provide a more clear, natural pond appearance.
With spring weather approaching, there also are plans to reintroduce fish into the pond. U.S. Game and Fish staff are working with Parks Division staff to identify the types of fish that will be re-stocked into the pond. Read More
New Ladder Truck ‘Pushed In’ At Fire Station No. 1
Los Alamos National Laboratory and Los Alamos County officials ‘pushed in’ a new ladder truck during a ceremony Monday at Fire Station No. 1 on West Jemez Road across from the J. Robert Oppenheimer Study Center and Otowi Building at LANL’s Technical Area 3. Los Alamos County Fire Department provides fire protection services to the Laboratory. Driver engineer Joseph Romero of the Los Alamos County Fire Department actually backed the ladder truck into the fire bay. The 2013 custom built Smeal ladder truck can pump up to 2,250 gallons Read More
Clerk Selects Ballot Order For Candidates
Candidates, supporters and County staff in the Clerk’s Office just after 5 p.m. as County Clerk Sharon Stover draws names to determine each candidate’s position on the Ballot. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE News:
Ballot placement for June 3 Primary Election:
County Council Democratic Candidates:
1 – Edward R. Birnbaum
2 – Michael D. Redondo
3 – David Izraelevitz
4 – Andrea S. Cunningham
5 – Mary Susan O’Leary
County Council Republican Candidates:
1 – James T. Chrobocinski
2 – John L. Read More
James Chrobocinski Files For Council
James Chrobocinski files for Los Alamos County Council as his assistant Carrie Montoya Pegg, treasurer Kevin Holsapple and brother Randy Foster look on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladaily/post.com Read More
Blair Redmond Files For Magistrate Judge
Republican Blair Redmond files for Los Alamos County Magistrate judge as her husband Cpl. Jordan Redmond looks on. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Bill McKerley Files For County Council
Republican Bill McKerley Files For County Council. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Abe Dispennette Files For County Assessor
Republican Abe Dispennette just filed for Los Alamos County Assessor and will run against Democrat Ken Milder in the General Election if other candidates file before the deadline in the next 25 minutes. Dispennette owns Abe Dispennette State Farm Agency. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Chief Deputy County Clerk Sheryl Nichols Celebrates 24 Years With County Today!
Chief Deputy Clerk Sheryl Nichols celebrates 24 years with Los Alamos County today. ‘It’s been wonderful because in this office, things change all the time.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladaily.com Read More
Los Alamos Senior Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz Wins Espanola Council Seat
Los Alamos County Senior Deputy Clerk Adrianna Ortiz won a seat last Tuesday on the Espanola City Council. Ortiz has worked in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office for 12 years and told the Los Alamos Daily Post today that she has had a desire to serve in public office for quite some time. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Appointed Probate Judge Christine Chandler Files For Election
Democrat Christine Chandler, checking the county map, officially filed her candidacy for the office of probate judge earlier today. The Los Alamos County Council appointed Chandler, a longtime Los Alamos attorney, to fill the remaining months of probate judge after Ellen Hong left the office in 2013. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
